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1. Engelbert Humperdinck (1 September 1854 – 27 September 1921) was a German composer, best known for his opera, Hänsel und Gretel. Humperdinck was born at Siegburg in the Rhine Province; at the age of 67 he died in Neustrelitz, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
After receiving piano lessons, Humperdinck produced his first composition at the age of seven. His first attempts at works for the stage were two Singspiele written when he was 13. His parents disapproved of his plans for a career in music and encouraged him to study architecture. Nevertheless, he began taking music classes under Ferdinand Hiller at the Cologne Conservatory in 1872. In 1876 he won a scholarship that enabled him to go to Munich, where he studied with Franz Lachner and later with Josef Rheinberger. In 1879 he won the first Mendelssohn Award given by the Mendelssohn Stiftung (foundation) in Berlin. He went to Italy and became acquainted with Richard Wagner in Naples. Wagner invited him to join him in Bayreuth and during 1880 and 1881 Humperdinck assisted in the production of Parsifal. He also served as music tutor to the composer’s son, Siegfried.
After winning another prize, he traveled through Italy, France, and Spain and spent two years teaching at the Gran Teatre del Liceu Conservatory in Barcelona. In 1887 he returned to Cologne. He was appointed professor at the Hoch Conservatory in Frankfurt in 1890 and also teacher of harmony at Julius Stockhausen’s Vocal School. By this time he had composed several works for chorus and a Humoreske for orchestra, which enjoyed a vogue in Germany.
1. Engelbert Humperdinck (1 September 1854 – 27 September 1921) was a German composer, best known for his opera, Hänsel und Gretel. Humperdinck was born at Siegburg in the Rhine Province; at the age of 67 he died in Neustrelitz, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
After receiving piano lessons, Humperdinck produced his first composition at the age of seven. His first attempts at works for the stage were two Singspiele written when he was 13. His parents disapproved of his plans for a career in music and encouraged him to study architecture. Nevertheless, he began taking music classes under Ferdinand Hiller at the Cologne Conservatory in 1872. In 1876 he won a scholarship that enabled him to go to Munich, where he studied with Franz Lachner and later with Josef Rheinberger. In 1879 he won the first Mendelssohn Award given by the Mendelssohn Stiftung (foundation) in Berlin. He went to Italy and became acquainted with Richard Wagner in Naples. Wagner invited him to join him in Bayreuth and during 1880 and 1881 Humperdinck assisted in the production of Parsifal. He also served as music tutor to the composer’s son, Siegfried.
After winning another prize, he traveled through Italy, France, and Spain and spent two years teaching at the Gran Teatre del Liceu Conservatory in Barcelona. In 1887 he returned to Cologne. He was appointed professor at the Hoch Conservatory in Frankfurt in 1890 and also teacher of harmony at Julius Stockhausen’s Vocal School. By this time he had composed several works for chorus and a Humoreske for orchestra, which enjoyed a vogue in Germany.
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rocknrolljamie wrote:
Last waltz - UP the posh !!
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dardar227 wrote:
In all my years as a fan, he's always aged well but after seeing these pictures I'm a little worried. :)) Although this looks like a good movie idea for Sir Anthony Hopkins.
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CCSandman wrote:
Anthony Hopkins?
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fergusmcphail wrote:
The pics I've posted are one of 2 Engelbert's and one of many examples on last.fm where artists who share the same name share the same page. It's just the way last.fm works. If you ever see a pic you don't like, just vote it down.
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Barf-stardust wrote:
I think the "real" Engelbert Humperdinck should look like that even if he doesn't.
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CapitanArsalan wrote:
LEGEND
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Choinowski wrote:
no the popsinger should be listed as kitsch, garbage, distasteful crap, camp without the fun, BAGGER (in Dutch)
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robotoidhuman wrote:
Those pics are another Engelbert... Please change...
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lilar83 wrote:
Love his voice!!!
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newmusicmark wrote:
Who would know there'd be two Engleberts and they would both have (at one time) crazy mustaches?
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BeckyLovesDelta wrote:
omg, just realised there are two Englebert Humperdinck's I like..wtf. I like the composer and the pop singer
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sezril wrote:
Engelbert Humperdinck, king of the flea market record crate
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HowlBR wrote:
The german composer Engelbert should be made the default for this page. The pop singer should be listed as Arnold George Dorsey. [5] HIS REAL NAME!
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cruiseoveride wrote:
I think the pop singer Engelbert should be made the default for this artist name. Just look at the Top Tracks.
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aguadito wrote:
IDC, WRONG PICTURE
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PildasLoco wrote:
New tag guys: 'robber', 'name stealer', 'bandit'.
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Kotopheevna wrote:
True, true, great voices!
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Wilhelmreinhard wrote:
Engelbert Humperdinck, Cliff Richard, and Neil Diamond, are the great singers, ever..... I always enjoyed myself, by listening to their songs, and of course, GREAT VOICES ?!
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Jvlivsz wrote:
No sorry przy Pidżamie się nie dziwie ale hs rzeczywiście nie za fajnie że przekroczył Engelberta... Wydawało mi się ze mnóstwo wiary go słucha!
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Alejo_Valdez wrote:
Nie wierzę, że Engelbert ma tak mało odtworzeń przecież to taki świetny piosenkarz.... Jakiś Happysad czy Pidżama Porno ma więcej... żal !!!
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- Feb 15 Engelbert Humperdinck live in Manila Smart-Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Manila, Philippines
- Mar 7 Engelbert Humperdinck live in Dubai Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- May 11 Engelbert Humperdinck Westbury Music Fair, Westbury, New York, New York, United States
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